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Activities

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The tour boats in the harbor across from the Welcome Hotel do a nice loop to Nice and back. You buy your tickets in the Gare Maritime (the orange building across from the Welcome). 

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Chapelle St-Pierre (St. Peter of the Fishers) was built in the 1500s for sailors to pray before sailing. After a fire, it was used by fishermen to store their materials and discuss their problems. In 1956-57, the interior was painted by famous French painter Jean Cocteau. Today you can visit its beautiful interior for a small fee. (It was also featured in a scene in the TV show "Emily in Paris," season 2, episode 2. 

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The Citadelle is a historic fortress that was built in 1557. Today it is a government and cultural center, home to the town hall, a museum, an open-air movie and concert theater, and special events. It is free, other than the special exhibits, and offers guided tours. Check website for hours. 

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There are many hiking trails in the area. A very popular hike is the St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Loop. 

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For adventurous types, there are also opportunities for scuba diving excursions and/or to rent boats or paddle boards. 

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https://www.glisse-evasion.com/en/

https://www.randeauevasion.com/english-website/

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